Environmental and climate protection have a long tradition and hold great importance in the corporate philosophy of Hermes. As Hermes Einrichtungs Service, we take responsibility for the environment and future generations. Reducing CO2 emissions is one of our top priorities in order to continuously decrease our carbon footprint.
We have identified alternative propulsion systems as one of our major leverage points and aim to deliver to the largest cities and metropolitan areas in Germany with electric vehicles by 2030. However, in the short term, we cannot avoid all CO2 emissions.
We are currently focusing intensively on the topic of electromobility and aim to contribute to driving forward this sustainable technology. Electric vehicles offer numerous advantages, including reduced dependence on fossil fuels, significantly lower CO2 emissions, improved air quality in urban areas, and reduced noise pollution. Therefore, we have tested electric vehicles from different manufacturers and have already incorporated the first ones into our fleet.
The companies of the Hermes Group have been supporting and initiating actions for sustainability and climate protection for over 20 years. In 2010, an extensive and consistent corporate initiative called “Hermes – WE DO!” was launched. The industry-unique climate and environmental protection program comprehensively combines the efficient use of resources across all parts of the company.
Hermes Einrichtungs Service is also aware of its ecological responsibility. While the use of modern vehicles and efficiently planned routes already avoids a portion of the resulting climate-harming CO2 emissions in logistics, complete reduction is neither technically feasible nor economically viable.
Atmosfair is one of the market leaders in sustainability and climate protection and has an excellent reputation in the industry. They support numerous and diverse projects worldwide that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. We are proud to partner with this trusted organization and support two selected outstanding compensation projects. This gives our clients the opportunity to offset their emissions and offer carbon-neutral shipping to their customers. In doing so, we actively contribute to reducing our ecological footprint and support meaningful development projects.
This Is How We Make a Difference
The emissions to be offset are determined based on the distance traveled, weight, and volume of the shipments for each shipment. Based on these calculations, the shipper can arrange the purchase of certificates in the corresponding amount to ensure the compensation of the generated CO2 emissions.
The following compensation options are possible:
In 2023, Hermes Einrichtungs Service introduced a new CO2 reporting tool that allows for more detailed and documented calculation of CO2 emissions in all transport areas. The calculations are accredited by the Smart Freight Center and comply with the GLEC standard (Global Logistics Emissions Council). This enables HES to provide its shippers with CO2 evaluations at the highest level.
Working with BigMile offers the following benefits:
We are also going green locally – or in this case, amber-brown: To support local beekeepers in the fight against bee decline, HES provides the meadow next to the administrative building as a location for a beehive. In addition, a large insect hotel is open to guests of all kinds as a shelter, nesting place, and winter refuge.
The German Environment Agency (UBA) provides a well-designed tool called the CO2 calculator, which allows you to calculate your personal carbon footprint. It takes into account various aspects of your life, from heating to other consumption habits. The personal CO2 emissions calculation shows you clearly how many tons of CO2 equivalents are emitted based on your current lifestyle – and how it can be optimized.
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